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How to keep your data from brokers and marketers

It’s no secret that private intel companies compile vast dossiers on us. But the extent is breathtaking. Here’s how it works—and what you can do about it.

How to keep your data from brokers and marketers

Chatbots need to evolve to stay relevant in the age of virtual assistants

There’s a trove of untapped potential—much of which centers around brining conversational AI into the core customer experience.

Chatbots need to evolve to stay relevant in the age of virtual assistants

I spent six weeks living in A24-world. Here’s what happened

The ultra-hip indie film house recently opened up a paid membership for fans of its films, its merch, and everyone else. Is it worth it?

I spent six weeks living in A24-world. Here’s what happened

I’d love to dump Gmail for this slick, private email–but there’s a catch

Skiff is a great idea, and beautifully designed. It’s just missing too many table-stakes features.

I’d love to dump Gmail for this slick, private email–but there’s a catch

Why people fell for UST and how to potentially avoid getting burned by not-so-stable stablecoins

Dan Reecer, chief growth officer at Acala, explains the basics of stablecoins and how to choose which ones to invest in more wisely.

Why people fell for UST and how to potentially avoid getting burned by not-so-stable stablecoins

Google’s AI spotlights a human cognitive glitch: mistaking fluent speech for fluent thought

Linguistics helps explain why humans fall into the cognitive trap of thinking that an entity that can use language fluently is sentient, conscious, or intelligent.

Google’s AI spotlights a human cognitive glitch: mistaking fluent speech for fluent thought

We could be using facial authentication for a whole lot more than unlocking our phones

People working in industries from healthcare to data storage could leverage facial authentication to enhance security without increasing physical oversight.

We could be using facial authentication for a whole lot more than unlocking our phones

First bipartisan gun legislation in nearly 30 years to become law

The bill, which includes added requirements for background checks on buyers under 21 and restrictions for ownership among domestic abusers, responds to recent shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

First bipartisan gun legislation in nearly 30 years to become law

These tech companies are pledging to pay for abortion travel

Companies including Meta, Uber, and Duolingo announced or reaffirmed policies supporting employees who will now have to travel for reproductive health services.

These tech companies are pledging to pay for abortion travel

Polestar goes public: What to know about the electric vehicle company’s SPAC merger

The electric vehicle company began public trading as PSNY after its SPAC merger. Here’s what you should know.

Polestar goes public: What to know about the electric vehicle company’s SPAC merger

Report: Ransomware attacks cost schools more than $3.5 billion last year

One predominantly Black college in Illinois was forced to shutter permanently last month after a ransomware attack disrupted admissions.

Report: Ransomware attacks cost schools more than $3.5 billion last year

Henrik Stiesdal helped create wind power as we know it. Will he usher in its next chapter?

Legendary inventor Henrik Stiesdal played a key role in starting the clean energy revolution. Now he has his sights set on the deep seas.

Henrik Stiesdal helped create wind power as we know it. Will he usher in its next chapter?

How Avelo Airlines is building an ultra low-cost carrier that’s actually good

Avelo Airlines founder Andrew Levy wants to make cheap air travel desirable again. He’s off to a promising start.

How Avelo Airlines is building an ultra low-cost carrier that’s actually good

Inside the good, bad, and very ugly of social media algorithms

There’s a lot to unpack with the current state of social media algorithms. Fast Company’s podcast Creative Conversation explored this topic in three episodes

Inside the good, bad, and very ugly of social media algorithms

How AstroAccess plans to make space more accessible

The nonprofit is partnering with the Aurelia Institute to advance astronaut diversity.

How AstroAccess plans to make space more accessible

Tech layoffs continue—this time at Netflix and MasterClass

On Thursday, Netflix laid off another 300 employees less than 24 hours after MasterClass cut 20% of its staff.

Tech layoffs continue—this time at Netflix and MasterClass

Walmart’s new AR feature lets you see how furniture purchases would look in your home

The new ‘view in your space’ feature will let users see an augmented reality version of a potential purchase in their room using a smartphone screen and camera.

Walmart’s new AR feature lets you see how furniture purchases would look in your home

Inflation is up, so why isn’t the price of Bitcoin?

Once again, we’re seeing that the cryptocurrency is subject to the rules of bear and bull markets.

Inflation is up, so why isn’t the price of Bitcoin?

These deaf and disabled creators are saying no to ‘inspiration porn’

C Talent is elevating overlooked entertainers to new heights, and educating brands and companies on working with deaf and disabled talent.

These deaf and disabled creators are saying no to ‘inspiration porn’

AI can hurt worker morale when managers don’t have these specific skills

AI can improve productivity, but it can also alienate workers. Managers with strong social skills are needed to mediate between employees and technology.

AI can hurt worker morale when managers don’t have these specific skills

Tech

Here’s what the first six months of 2022 have looked like in space innovation

Google has been sharing user data with a sanctioned Russian company, according to ProPublica

AI is primed to have an outsize impact on the field of dentistry

News

We’re already in a recession, according to the Fed’s GDP tracker

The Boring Company takes Las Vegas: Elon Musk’s underground tunnels expand beneath Sin City

The U.S. government kicks off its $1 billion plan to remedy racist infrastructure

Co.Design

This massive Richard Serra sculpture has its own specially designed building

40 tangible ways designers can advocate for peace

July 3 is Black Hair Independence Day. Here’s why it matters

Work Life

This is how you jump-start momentum on DEI

7 ways retired execs can find purpose after the C-suite

3 pillars to help your company innovate consistently